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Here's a clashfinder with the artists whose days are confirmed, I'll be updating it periodically as the announcements roll out: clashfinder.com/s/nmf2018/
Not a bad start although its a fairly small list. How many additional line up drops do we think they will do? That looks like about a third of the lineup with 1 of the 4 headliners.
Not a bad start although its a fairly small list. How many additional line up drops do we think they will do? That looks like about a third of the lineup with 1 of the 4 headliners.
Probably 3 more drops based on previous years, especially since we're only at 16 out of 60+ acts. Ani DiFranco is the Sunday headliner, so we're just missing the Thurs/Sat headliners. If I was a betting man, I'd put money on Sturgill Simpson being the Sat headliner and overall #1, but it really could be anyone. Hopefully the next drop comes in mid-February.
I would have thought that they would have put DiFranco up in the top section with the Decemberists if she was a headliner. I believe you but strange that they would put her on the same line as Alvvays and Kevin Morby. Either way, Ani would be a good show.
I was thinking maybe Brandi Carlile for one of the headliners but LaurelLive is probably too close.
Post by klimfactor on Jan 22, 2018 14:52:05 GMT -5
I like seeing The Decemberists as a headliner for this. They fit the festival’s aesthetic perfectly. If they add some more stuff I enjoy in the next few rounds I’ll probably head back down to Nelsonvile this year.
I like seeing The Decemberists as a headliner for this. They fit the festival’s aesthetic perfectly.
I was thinking the same thing. I'll admit I'm not really a fan, but they are perfectly logical for NMF and should be well received. Their brand of folky hipster Americana rock (or whatever) isn't exactly my thing, but they're solid and will be good.
Ani Difranco as a headliner? Hmm, she's cool and I haven't regretted seeing her the couple times I did before, and I guess she fits for Sunday, but the "poster" placement was odd. Is she really that big?
Sturgill Simpson is okay but too low key for a Fri/Sat headliner. I like the energy of the ones I've seen at NMF - the Flaming Lips, Ween, and They Might Be Giants. Saint Vincent was alright and the crowd seemed to be into her.
Gotta admit, I only know Ani, The Decemberists and Counterfeit Madison from the first drop, but that's my fault and will be fixed. This is my most likely festival this year, based on the lineups for Roo, MTN Jam, Forecastle and Firefly. There will be a bunch of bands I wouldn't mind seeing at Rock on The Range but I don't think I can deal with the crowd there and have no idea what the rest of the experience is like. Might hit up something at Nelson Ledges with the work crew but not too keen on the extreme substance abuse scene they're into there.
Post by klimfactor on Jan 23, 2018 19:26:03 GMT -5
I'm kind of the same way, in not knowing much about the lineup outside of the first three names. I also usually leave on Sunday, so if Ani's the Sunday headliner that won't bother me. I have to think they'll drop some nice additions. They always seem to. In the meantime, one of my favorite things about this fest is researching the names I don't know. There's always a number of pleasant surprises for me. One of my favorite things about this fest, outside of the music, is the setup. People always seem to get along in the campgrounds, and the festival grounds is really nice, with a cool southeastern Ohio setting.
For those of you starting your research, I’m increasingly obsessed with Sunflower Bean. Very young band, which you can tell from their first album where they explore a lot of different musical influences and don’t quite settle on a sound. (That’s not a dig, though.) I’d primarily classify them as a psych-influenced band with a strong indie pop/rock streak. Reminiscent of Blondie or a less discordant, later-album Sonic Youth.
Anyway, starter songs include “I Was a Fool,” “Easier Said,” “Human Ceremony,” and “Come On.” They also did a pretty cover of Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” on Spotify.
My wife and I are thinking about coming for a portion of Nelsonville. Never been, but our Bonnaroo dreams are slipping away bit by bit. Not big on Ani or The Decemberists (just personal taste, those are good bookings for Nelsonville!), but it’s only the first wave and we still need to listen to more Alvvays and Kevin Morby to see if we like the top of the card.
For those of you starting your research, I’m increasingly obsessed with Sunflower Bean. Very young band, which you can tell from their first album where they explore a lot of different musical influences and don’t quite settle on a sound. (That’s not a dig, though.) I’d primarily classify them as a psych-influenced band with a strong indie pop/rock streak. Reminiscent of Blondie or a less discordant, later-album Sonic Youth.
Anyway, starter songs include “I Was a Fool,” “Easier Said,” “Human Ceremony,” and “Come On.” They also did a pretty cover of Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” on Spotify.
My wife and I are thinking about coming for a portion of Nelsonville. Never been, but our Bonnaroo dreams are slipping away bit by bit. Not big on Ani or The Decemberists, but it’s only the first wave and we still need to listen to more Alvvays and Kevin Morby to see if we like the top of the card.
I avoided Sunflower Bean for the longest time despite a recommendation from a friend with fantastic taste solely due to their awful name, but after seeing them on the lineup I gave in and really ended up liking them. There are still probably around a half dozen or more top line acts to be revealed and 45+ altogether, which is why I'm still optimistic despite not being into the 2 headliners either.
However, I'm really loving the undercard so far, especially Alvvays and Kevin Morby who I've been listening to for years. Middle Kids remind me of Hop Along and their songs have some great shredding. Wooden Shjips and Earthless bring some much needed heaviness and riffing that sure to stand out, much like Heron Oblivion or All Them Witches in 2016. Antibalas are an awesome Afrobeat ensemble who will probably end up putting on one of the best sets of the festival. Then there's Counterfeit Madison, an artist from Columbus who put on a stellar set last year that was as bouncy and manic as peak Man Man. Colter Wall, Shannon Lay, and Twain are promising too from what I've heard; really the only two artists I'm not interested in right now are Charlie Parr and River Whyless.
Super helpful, Bikemail — thank you! Excited to dig into the artists you mentioned.
And it is an awful name. My wife keeps calling them Sunflower Moonbeam, Moonbeam Sunrise, etc. Pretty bad still, but somehow an improvement! (She also thinks Japanese Breakfast is Japanese Breakfast Club, which I find endearing.)
The four biggest are George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, The Black Angels, Nick Waterhouse, and The Gories. I'm betting either George Clinton or The Black Angels are the Thursday headliner and it seems they're holding back the Saturday headliner for the late March announcement.
ahh, thanks for passing them along. I like Nick Waterhouse in that list. The others, I can take or leave. If those are the biggest 4, it will be interesting to see who they drop in the last announcement. This year's lineup seems a bit light compared to last years. there are definitely a few names that I am excited to see but was hoping they would add a few more names before its all done.
It hasn't been publicly announced, and I'd like to keep my source on the down low for now.
Since you have an NMF source, do you have any idea why the lineup announcements keep getting pushed farther ahead? Is it strategic? Is securing the artists more challenging nowadays? Just curious.
Man, I'm pretty disappointed that George Clinton is the Saturday headliner. I mean just last year they had a mid-afternoon slot at p4k fest and this year they're #10 at Mountain Jam, and having seen them last year for $10 at a third-rate venue in Akron I felt like they sounded more like a tribute band than the real deal.
They did add a bunch of cool acts like the Gories, Black Angels, Weather Station, Bedouine, Haley Heyndrickx, and Bill Mackay. Still, I'm on the fence about going and will probably base my decision on the remaining 30+ acts that have yet to be announced. I really wish they would just drop the majority of the lineup in January, then maybe drop the rest in Feb/Mar instead of dragging things out for 4 months, but they've always done it that way so it probably won't change.
Man, I'm pretty disappointed that George Clinton is the Saturday headliner. I mean just last year they had a mid-afternoon slot at p4k fest and this year they're #10 at Mountain Jam, and having seen them last year for $10 at a third-rate venue in Akron I felt like they sounded more like a tribute band than the real deal.
Yeah, didn't George Clinton play Lock 3? He's a nice add, but not an ideal headliner in my book either. Not the same energy as a few decades ago, and I dare anyone to name one P-Funk song from the last 30 years. Same deal with the Black Angels - I dig 'em (as with most bands that have "black" in their names - cheesey but true), but headlining?
Hell yes for the Gories. Earthless will be a nice change of pace, wherever they're slotted.
So that's it, all headliners set; not a horrible lineup but not amazing either. I wasn't sure they'd ever add a rapper, R&B singer, or any black guy too young to collect social security, but we're getting Blueprint (who I need to look up since I just heard of him 5 minutes ago). What's that say about George Clinton if he's tame/unthreatening enough for NMF now? Half kidding (maybe 75% kidding), since I love the vibe at NMF, but it's sure been a white crowd and lineup the two times I've gone.
Definitely some good stuff so far, but a little thin. Fingers crossed for the next drop. I think I'm gonna say screw it and buy tickets soon - I'm determined to enjoy at least one camping fest this year and this is the only one I have my eye on right now.
having seen them last year for $10 at a third-rate venue in Akron
When George Clinton was here a few months back tickets were like $90 AUD (so about $75 USD). I really wanted to go but I just couldn't justify spending that kind of money on him. So I'm super jealous you not only got to see him, but also that it was only $10...
having seen them last year for $10 at a third-rate venue in Akron
When George Clinton was here a few months back tickets were like $90 AUD (so about $75 USD). I really wanted to go but I just couldn't justify spending that kind of money on him. So I'm super jealous you not only got to see him, but also that it was only $10...
Sorry you didn't get to see him, and I'm sure we'll enjoy the show. But to be honest, he's probably a lot closer to a $10 artist than a $75 artist these days. Not trying to diss George, and I'm probably just being ornery (rough day), but that's how I feel about it right now, and not as pumped for the NMF lineup as I though I'd be at this point.
Gotta go listen to some more of the lineup that I'm not as familiar with. That should make the day end better than it started, and convince me again that I need to go.
So this is happening in Cleveland during Nelsonville. Most of these artists seem way too pop-punk to land at NMF, but I'm thinking we might see Phoebe Bridgers or Many Rooms crossover.
Post by thatgumulike on Mar 13, 2018 13:25:47 GMT -5
Today's announcement is J.D. Hutchison. I wish he would just announce the rest of the lineup. When I first started going back in 2012, the first announcement was on December 3rd. 2016's first announcement was on December 11th. He's really dragging it out this year. I don't get the holdup.
Today's announcement is J.D. Hutchison. I wish he would just announce the rest of the lineup. When I first started going back in 2012, the first announcement was on December 3rd. 2016's first announcement was on December 11th. He's really dragging it out this year. I don't get the holdup.
It's been like this for a few years at least. I checked out of curiosity and the full lineup doesn't usually arrive until mid-April and the schedule until mid-May. Newport Folk Festival does the same thing where they drag things out forever and I really don't understand that mentality. I'm likely set on attending NMF at this point, but I'd bet there are a lot of people that have fests like Bunbury/Roo/Forecastle/Mountain Jam on their radars too and all of those fests already released full/almost-full daily lineups already.
Today's announcement is J.D. Hutchison. I wish he would just announce the rest of the lineup. When I first started going back in 2012, the first announcement was on December 3rd. 2016's first announcement was on December 11th. He's really dragging it out this year. I don't get the holdup.
It's been like this for a few years at least. I checked out of curiosity and the full lineup doesn't usually arrive until mid-April and the schedule until mid-May. Newport Folk Festival does the same thing where they drag things out forever and I really don't understand that mentality. I'm likely set on attending NMF at this point, but I'd bet there are a lot of people that have fests like Bunbury/Roo/Forecastle/Mountain Jam on their radars too and all of those fests already released full/almost-full daily lineups already.
The first announcement was pushed to early Jan in 2017. This year it was late Jan. The first few years I went, you knew the majority of the lineup by now (we'll know about half by the end of the week). April was used for all the local & small print bands. It seems like we're getting the small print bands this week. I'm at least hoping for a bigger announcement on Fri. Today's announcement is The Coal Cave Hollow Boys.
I bought my ticket after the first announcement. There were enough bands I like & I figure he always does an amazing job on the undercrad. Plus, you can't beat the price & I just love the experience.
Bunbury is horrible this year. It has been going downhill ever since Promo took over. I am considering Shaky Knees (it's a long shot) & Mo Pop. I went to Forecastle last year (my first time). I mainly went to see LCD & PJ Harvey. There isn't enough this year to make it worth the drive.
A Hawk & A Hacksaw! For anyone that isn't familiar, you may know their accordionist/drummer Jeremy Barnes from Neutral Milk Hotel. Plus, they also performed on Beirut's debut album. I'm really excited to see who they announce tomorrow; these folks and Mary Lattimore were great adds in my book.
Post by thatgumulike on Apr 9, 2018 18:27:24 GMT -5
"Round 3 of our NMF lineup announcements will feature one announcement daily starting this Tuesday! Keep your eyes and ears peeled right here (and Instagram too) to catch all the additions!"
